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Melanie McNeal, certified physical therapist and orthopedic clinical specialist with Baylor College of Medicine

Expert says think twice before skipping physical therapy

Melanie McNeal says skipping physical therapy recommendations could make your injury worse.

Dr. Ronald Lepow offers some prevention methods that runners can take to help avoid toenail loss.

If the shoe doesn’t fit: how to avoid runner’s toe

Dr. Ronald Lepow offers six ways for runners to keep their feet and toenails healthy.

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You’re never too old to play sports

Sports medicine expert Dr. Rosalyn Nguyen says muscle conditioning and proper training can help reduce age-related loss of muscle mass and minimize the risk of injury.

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Chocolate milk aids post-workout recovery

Dr. Theodore Shybut, assistant professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery, says you don’t need a sports drink after you work out. Reach for chocolate milk instead.

Shybut says details of treating ACL tears have become more individualized based on patient.

Paper highlights risk for triceps tendon ruptures in athletes

Sports medicine expert Dr. Theodore Shybut highlights the need to be aware of the potential risk of tendon ruptures after the use of fluoroquinolone antibiotics.

Hand and wrist expert said Dr. Thomas Hunt says wrist injuries are one of the most common types of golf injuries.

Get your wrist in gear to avoid golf injuries

Hand and wrist expert Dr. Thomas Hunt says wrist injuries are one of the most common types of golf injuries.

Recognizing and treating tears in the menisci, cartilage discs between the joint surfaces in the knee, is key to preventing knee injury.

Experts outline importance of recognizing, treating meniscal root tears

Recognizing and treating tears in the menisci, cartilage discs between the joint surfaces in the knee, is key to preventing knee injury.

Pitch count matters: know your limits

Pitch count matters: know your limits

Throwing pitches year-round at an early age could cause pitchers to be the ones striking out in the long run.

Dr. Ronald Lepow offers some prevention methods that runners can take to help avoid toenail loss.

What to know before starting a high-intensity workout routine

Dr. Theodore Shybut, a sports medicine expert at Baylor College of Medicine, provides guidelines for successful participation in high-intensity workout routines.

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